Italy, the European champion, topped the "Group of Death" with a 2-1 victory over host Hungary on Tuesday, in the second round of Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League. Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored for the Azzurri in the 30th and 45th minutes, while Italian Gianluca Mancini scored Hungary's only goal, an own goal, in the 61st minute.
This victory brought the Italian national team to four points, leading by one point over Hungary. Meanwhile, last-placed England (one point) held Germany (two points) to a last-minute 1-1 draw. The "Azzurri" started their campaign in the continental competition with a home draw against Germany (1-1), while Hungary achieved a significant surprise by defeating England 1-0 on home soil. This marks Italy's second victory in their last seven matches, alongside three draws and two losses.
